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• Newcastle £60m student tower decision delayed after Angela Rayner announces new planning rules

  21-08-2026 12:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors had been due to rule on plans to knock down Newcastle city centre's disused Hadrian House and build a 21-storey student block in its place, but the decision has been postponed
  
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• Inside an 'exceptional' Tynemouth family home in a 'desirable' street close to picturesque seafront

  21-08-2026 13:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The four bedroom property on Dene Road is 'beautifully presented throughout', and is being marketed by Jan Forster
  
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• How disabled people in the North East can access free Metro travel before April

  21-08-2026 12:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is a way for some disabled people to benefit from free Metro travel ahead of the changes in April 2027
  
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• Council reacts to Newcastle United £190m training ground plan after Woolsington Hall deal confirmed

  21-08-2026 12:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United announced on Thursday that a deal was in place to purchase the 260-acre Woolsington Hall estate as a base for a "world class" training ground
  
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• DWP confirms who will not get £300 Winter Fuel Payment this year under eligibility rules

  21-08-2026 12:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All those who are eligible will receive a letter in October or November outlining how much money they'll get
  
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• Hundreds of floral tributes left on Wylam Bridge after Northumberland man's body tragically found

  21-08-2026 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  22-year-old Liam had been missing since the early hours of Saturday, August 15, and an extensive search operation took place to locate him
  
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• Air ambulance paramedic to run the Great North Run carrying 16kg rescue manikin

  21-08-2026 12:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The paramedic from Durham will participate in the Great North Run in less than a month
  
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• Estimated 13,000 disabled people in Newcastle could benefit from bus pass change

  21-08-2026 11:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New figures show the scope of the impact of the bus pass changes announced this week
  
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• Martin Lewis says typing five digits could save you money on your mobile phone bill

  21-08-2026 10:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Personal finance expert Martin Lewis says many people are out of contract or seriously overpaying on their phones - here's what to do
  
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• Harry and Meghan's security cost questions raised over UK return

  21-08-2026 09:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to move into a non-royal residence just outside of London, as they will not be coming back as active royals
  
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• Every update on North East GCSE results day as students collect their grades

  21-08-2026 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Follow for updates as students across the region collect their GCSE results
  
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• Met Office warns ‘unprecedented’ El Nino weather event to bring more storms to UK

  21-08-2026 08:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Met Office specialist said he had 'never seen an El Nino signal this intense in our forecasts' - here are more details
  
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• World's oldest person celebrates 117th birthday after meeting King Charles

  21-08-2026 08:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ethel Caterham has spoken to the King in person and even held hands with him during a year of "many firsts"
  
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• 'Eyesore' former Tyne Brand canning factory at North Shields Fish Quay to be replaced with new homes

  21-08-2026 02:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The disused site of a former Tyneside factory in North Shields has been green-lighted for housing redevelopment.
  
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• Metro time limits for disabled passengers to be lifted after Burnham's 24/7 free bus travel promise

  21-08-2026 01:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After Andy Burnham promised to extend disabled bus passengers' free travel to all hours of the day, time restrictions on the Tyne and Wear Metro's Gold Card will also be dropped
  
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• Tyneside woman faced four-month 'bureaucratic nightmare' before DVLA apologises over licence delay

  21-08-2026 01:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mitsuko Collins ticked the "honesty box" on the driving licence renewal form, and was rewarded with months delays and anxiety over whether or not she could drive.
  
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• Man spotted 'inappropriately touching himself' in Newcastle Burger King while children present

  21-08-2026 01:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Same Alkfuv admitted outraging public decency inside Newcastle Central Station during half term week in February
  
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• Van smashed into Northumberland school bus leaving driver and child trapped and kids screaming

  21-08-2026 01:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Biologist Michail Kioulepoglou, of Pegswood, lost control on a bend and crashed into a minibus doing a school run in Northumberland
  
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• Former Northumberland middle school to be demolished for housing but memorial trees will be saved

  21-08-2026 01:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The school closed in 2018
  
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• North East drug trafficker faces justice after fleeing to Spain following £100k cocaine bust

  20-08-2026 21:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christopher Hobaiter and Ben Cousans have been jailed for their roles in a major Teesside drugs conspiracy after a courier was caught with £100,000 worth of cocaine in a Jaguar, leading to Hobaiter's extradition from Spain
  
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• Winning Set for Life lottery numbers for Thursday, August 20

  20-08-2026 21:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw for Thursday, August 20
  
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• Why did Sara Davies leave Dragons' Den as replacements announced in show first?

  20-08-2026 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Strictly Come Dancing star announced she was stepping back from Dragons' Den.
  
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• Northumberland A1 safety campaigner welcomes Prime Minister's pledge but warns 'action' needed

  20-08-2026 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kezz Petronelli-Stone founded the Northumberland A1 Safety Alliance (NASA) alongside local businessman Richard Shell
  
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• GCSE results day high achievers celebrate across the North East

  20-08-2026 20:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pupils across the North East received their GCSE results today, and many were singled out for their outstanding grades
  
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• Who is Jenna Meek? Meet the North East businesswoman returning to Dragons’ Den

  20-08-2026 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bishop Auckland entrepreneur Jenna Meek is returning as an investor on Dragons' Den.
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday August 20

  20-08-2026 19:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
  
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• Northumberland beach pollution investigation update issued as access restrictions in place

  20-08-2026 19:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Earlier this month, people were being urged not to bathe at Blyth South Beach after a 'strong-smelling substance' was discovered
  
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• Tyneside campaign to prevent plastics 'nightmare' on North East beaches as nurdle clean up continues

  20-08-2026 19:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new campaign is being launched 'to encourage people to reduce the amount of plastic they bring to the beach'.
  
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• Every update after collision at Port of Tyne involving ships and crane

  20-08-2026 19:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the Port of Tyne following the incident at around 1pm on Sunday.
  
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• North East schools report GCSE success which bucks national trends but top grades gap widens with London

  20-08-2026 19:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of North East schools reported exam success that bucked national trends
  
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